Grand Lake Terrace Apartments
520 Van Buren Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Property Summary
Located in the heart of Lake Merritt, this five-story apartment community offers remodeled one-bedroom units. Each home features hardwood floors and a kitchen equipped with a stove, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Residents benefit from on-site laundry facilities, elevator access, and a pool. The building provides controlled access and an intercom system for added security. Water and garbage utilities are included in the monthly rent. The property is situated in a walkable area with proximity to local shopping and dining.
Renter brief
At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,249/mo.
Source · Rent.com · checked Nov 6, 2026
Available units
Checked 15 hours ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 760 ft² · Unit 431Available Now$2,249/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 674 ft² · Unit 325Available Now$2,295/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 723 ft² · Unit 416Available Now$2,295/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 743 ft² · Unit 108Available Now$2,395/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 1,018 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 6, 2026
Amenities
- Elevator
- Controlled Access
- Dishwasher
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the location, quiet area, and friendly neighbors, with some noting recent upgrades.
- However, several residents report stolen packages, unresponsive management, and poor maintenance.
- The management staff is also described as rude and uncaring.
- 2.6 stars across 12 reviews.
What's Around
- Transit19th Street Oakland · 1.0 mi straight-line
- GroceriesOaktown Spice Shop · 0.2 mi
- Dining333 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksSplash Pad Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 4.2 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
Middle Schools (1)
High Schools (10)
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